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I propose to notice the claim in [illegible] No1 in their order and report my opinion of each.

No 1 I consider just and the proof satisfactory. Mr Hanson writes that he gave Mr Johnston a check for the amount which of course has not been paid. No 2 is correct. All large packages of goods must be divided into suitable packs for mules when sent over our mountain trails. No 3 & 4 are correct. I doubt not. I am acquainted with the parties. Nos 5-6 [illegible] I believe to be correct. The parties furnishing the articles are well-known [illegible]. No 8 I am not fully satisfied in regard to. Mr Hanson writes that Mr Ringgoldi account is for $1000 for which he received two checks. The blankets in No 9 were no doubt furnished. The correctness of No 10 the Dept is better able to judge of than I am. No 11 I presume to be correct. The [firm?] is of good standing in this city. Nos 12 $ 13 are probably correct. No 14 is rather indefinite but probably correct in the main, you can judge of the time from the returns in your office. No 15 is doubtless correct. No 16 is certified by totally responsible men the services I believe to have been performed. Nos 17 & 18 & 19 are suported by Mr Bryson's certificate which satisfies me of their correctness. As to No 20 Mr Hanson writes that he discharged Martha J. Herrick and paid her for all the time employed. The portion due Rufus Herrick is undisputed. There can be no doubt that the services in both